How Well Do You Know Peter Jackson?

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    Which of these famous movies did Peter Jackson not direct?

    • The adventures of Tin Tin (2011)
    • The Hobbit : An unexpected journey (2012)
    • Ghostbusters (2016)
    • King Kong (2005)
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Born in New Zealand, Peter Jackson is a famous film director, film producer and screenwritier. He is well-known for directing the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and was even knighted in April 2010. Let's see how much you know him!

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  • 2. 
    In 1987, Peter released his first movie. What was the movie title? - ProProfs

    In 1987, Peter released his first movie. What was the movie title?

    • Bad taste

    • Bad brothers

    • Bad school days

    • Bad parents

    Correct Answer
    A. Bad taste
    Explanation
    Peter released his first movie in 1987, and the title of the movie was "Bad taste."

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  • 3. 
    In what year did Peter Jackson finally win the film rights for the 'Lord of the Rings'? - ProProfs

    In what year did Peter Jackson finally win the film rights for the 'Lord of the Rings'?

    • 1996

    • 1997

    • 1998

    • 1999

    Correct Answer
    A. 1997
    Explanation
    In 1997, Peter Jackson finally won the film rights for the 'Lord of the Rings'. This means that after years of negotiations and attempts, Jackson was able to secure the rights to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved fantasy novel into a film. This was a significant achievement for Jackson, as it allowed him to bring the epic story to the big screen and eventually create one of the most successful film trilogies of all time.

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  • 4. 
    Peter Jackson directed another famous trilogy otherwise know as The Hobbit. Which of these are not one of the titles in the trilogy?  - ProProfs

    Peter Jackson directed another famous trilogy otherwise know as The Hobbit. Which of these are not one of the titles in the trilogy? 

    • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

    • The Hobbit: The Return of Kraun

    • The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies

    Correct Answer
    A. The Hobbit: The Return of Kraun
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Hobbit: The Return of Kraun" because there is no such title in the trilogy directed by Peter Jackson. The other three titles, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," and "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies," are all part of the trilogy.

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  • 5. 
    In 1994, this movie earned Peter an academy award nomination for best screenplay. What movie was it?  - ProProfs

    In 1994, this movie earned Peter an academy award nomination for best screenplay. What movie was it? 

    • The frighteners

    • The lovely bones

    • Heavenly creatures

    • Deal alive

    Correct Answer
    A. Heavenly creatures
    Explanation
    In 1994, Peter earned an academy award nomination for best screenplay for the movie "Heavenly Creatures".

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  • 6. 
    In 1989, Peter released a production employing the use of puppets. What was this production called?  - ProProfs

    In 1989, Peter released a production employing the use of puppets. What was this production called? 

    • Forgotten silver

    • District 9

    • Meet the feebles

    • Crossing the line

    Correct Answer
    A. Meet the feebles
    Explanation
    Meet the Feebles is a correct answer because it is a production released by Peter in 1989 that involved the use of puppets.

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  • 7. 
    In 2004 alone, Peter Jackson won numerous awards. Which of the following wasn't part of his collection? - ProProfs

    In 2004 alone, Peter Jackson won numerous awards. Which of the following wasn't part of his collection?

    • Academy award for best picture

    • Academy award for best director

    • Academy award for best writing original scriptplay

    • Academy award for best writing adapted scriptplay

    Correct Answer
    A. Academy award for best writing original scriptplay
    Explanation
    Peter Jackson won numerous awards in 2004, but the Academy Award for Best Writing Original Scriptplay was not part of his collection.

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  • 8. 
    How old was Peter when his family received a super 8 movie camera that helped him nurture his directing skills? - ProProfs

    How old was Peter when his family received a super 8 movie camera that helped him nurture his directing skills?

    • 8

    • 9

    • 10

    • 11

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    Peter was 9 years old when his family received a super 8 movie camera that helped him nurture his directing skills.

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  • 9. 
    The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is the highest grossing film trilogy in history. How many academy awards did the series bag? - ProProfs

    The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is the highest grossing film trilogy in history. How many academy awards did the series bag?

    • 14

    • 15

    • 16

    • 17

    Correct Answer
    A. 17
    Explanation
    The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, received a total of 17 Academy Awards. This includes 11 awards for "The Return of the King" alone, which won in categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The trilogy's success at the Academy Awards is a testament to its exceptional storytelling, visual effects, and overall impact on the film industry.

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  • 10. 
    When was Peter Jackson born? - ProProfs

    When was Peter Jackson born?

    • October 31, 1961

    • February 5, 1961

    • April 13, 1961

    • July 22, 1961

    Correct Answer
    A. October 31, 1961
    Explanation
    Peter Jackson was born on October 31, 1961.

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